15 Mexico Hot Springs Tours to Build a Day Around

1.Shaded Hot Spring, Massage and Mex Grill in Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 571 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $165Our pick

Join Jose Antonio, often called Antonio or Tony, for an eight-hour escape from Puerto Vallarta. Shop for lunch ingredients, visit a tortilla maker, soak in Nuevo Ixtlan’s warm mineral pools, eat a wood-fired Mexican grill meal, and finish with a one-hour massage overlooking Bucerias beach.

“You get it all with this experience! Worth much more than it costs. Enjoyed every minute of our day!”

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2.Early & Express Tolantongo Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 525 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $125

Leave Mexico City around 4:30 a.m. with a small group, reach Grutas Tolantongo near opening, and enjoy cliffside pools, caves, a tunnel, and the warm river before returning by early evening. Guides such as April, Ara, and Michelle help with timing, photos, and logistics.

“Nothing short of amazing, Michelle knows her stuff. I’ll def do this again when i come back. I had a blast.”

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3.Tolantongo Caves Hot Springs & Waterfalls Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 254 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $89

Travel from Mexico City to Hidalgo with a certified English-speaking guide, then spend about four hours at Grutas Tolantongo. Soak in mountain pools, walk through caves, see waterfalls, and explore a thermal river. The $89 tour includes transport, admission, and an optional box lunch.

“Terrible experience!! The guide was completely unhelpful, left us alone and we didn’t received any information back. We want our money back because was a waste of our time and money!”

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4.Hot Springs and Villages in the Sierra Madre for 4 hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $192

You’ll drive an ATV or RZR from Puerto Vallarta into the Sierra Madre with guides such as Roberto, Ivan, German, and Sergio. Expect mountain views, village stops, natural hot pools, and an optional Mexican meal. Tortilla making and tequila tasting may also be part of the day, but are not listed as included.

“We had such a blast with our ATV tour! German was a wonderful tour guide. The terrain is beautiful, the trails are super fun, and the views are stunning. This was my first time ever on an ATV and it was awesome. Can’t wait to come back!”

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5.Natural Hot Springs Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $175

Carlos or Max picks you up in Cabo for a private trip into the Sierra de la Laguna. Soak in natural hot springs, swim in cold river pools, or tackle a rocky hike to waterfalls and secluded pools. The seven-hour day includes transport, snacks, water, entrance fees, and a bilingual guide.

“Max took us on an unforgettable private adventure to the Santa Rita Hot Springs, easily one of the most unique experiences we’ve had in Baja. We stopped in Santiago to see the oasis of green palms before heading deep into the Sierra de la Laguna, far off the typical Cabo tourist track. He led us on a beautiful hike up the river, scaling up through granite rocks to a deserted swimming hole with a waterfall. The natural pools were absolutely magical, an unexpected paradise tucked into the middle of the arid Baja landscape. Max tailored the whole day to our family, knowing we spend a lot of time outdoors back…”

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6.Combination Trail Riding and Hot Springs in San Miguel de Allende

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $235

Leave San Miguel de Allende for a 2.5-hour horseback ride with Beth, Catalino, and Reyes through cactus, canyons, and open countryside. After a homemade Mexican lunch, spend about 2.5 hours at La Gruta, or Escondido or XOTE when La Gruta is closed.

“Beth and her cowboys were amazing. My wife and I had a great experience. We were picked up at the Rosewood and 2.5 hr ride through the beautiful desert of Mexico. Then a wonderful lunch and off to the hot springs. The combo option was great for us. We highly recommend this adventure.”

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7.From Mexico City: Tolantongo Hot Springs Day Trip with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 46 reviews · 14 hours · from $132

Join Amigo Tours for a 14-hour day from Mexico City to Hidalgo’s Tolantongo Caves. An English or Spanish-speaking guide leads you to the grotto, thermal pools, river, trails, and suspension bridge, with free time for swimming and a local café stop on the long return journey.

“Amazing day and worth the long drive! a great mix of adventure exploring the caves and relaxation in the hot pools!”

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8.Exclusive Full-Day Tolantongo & La Gloria Hot Springs Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $149

Leave Mexico City before dawn for La Gloria’s river, canyon, grotto, and hot springs, then visit Grutas Tolantongo and its cliffside pools. A small group, private transport, breakfast, lunch, snacks, drinks, and borrowed gear are included. Carlos has guided past departures.

“The entire trip was amazing. The tour guide Carlos was excellent and knowledgeable . They were flexible to pick us up earlier due to the Day of the dead . We had the trip talored to us due to the private car. Would recommend to others”

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9.Tolantongo Private Tour + Pastes + One Day at the Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $152

Leave Mexico City for a full day at Tolantongo, where you can soak in cliffside thermal pools, enter a cave, follow the warm river, and cross suspension bridges. Pickup is arranged at your accommodation, and the tour includes water, snacks, wet bags, a waterproof phone cover, and an underwater lamp. Ricardo is one driver associated with the experience.

“This definitely wasn’t a private tour experience and I wouldn’t recommend it. We knew the journey from Mexico City was going to be around 4 hours each way but the website promised a blanket so we could sleep and car with aircon so we thought it will be a comfortable car, it couldn’t have been worse as the car was totally unsafe, no seat belts, warning lights on dashboard, doors didn’t open from inside, clutch wasn’t working so he couldn’t put in some gears, no aircon so we had to have windows open all the way even on motorways so we couldn’t relax or sleep as we were worried the…”

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10.Hot Springs All Inclusive Relaxing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Leave Puerto Vallarta with Vicente, your driver, guide, and cook, for a relaxed day at hot springs used mainly by Mexican families. Expect a private tub, clay mask, BBQ lunch, beers, tequila tasting, and a possible 30-minute massage, with about 8 hours door to door.

“Great day ! Our driver Vicente was awesome , kind, informative and a great cook! Lunch was awesome authentic bbq. Highly recommend this tour!”

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11.Private Excursion to the Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $160

Ride from Huatulco into the Sierra Madre for four hours at mineral hot springs above a rushing river. Guides such as Gilberto, Tony, Saul, and Edgar share local stories and help with the pools. Expect a private, scenic outing, but also a long, rough dirt road with no cell service.

“Relaxing mineral springs in a picturesque setting. Imagine pools on a mountainside with river sounds below you. We had the place to ourselves. The guides were engaging, thoughtful and knowledgeable about the area. The road there is gravel and takes an hour an a half. A meal was not included but the guides shared their snack of tostadas and cheese. The groundskeeper made us a passion fruit drink and provided straws made from bamboo. Support a local company that wants to share all the area has to offer”

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12.Hot Springs Horseback Riding Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Ride a trained local horse from Puerto Escondido through farmland to Manialtepec’s thermal pools. Guides such as Efrain and Jessie help beginners, explain local life and wildlife, and allow about two hours for swimming. Hotel pickup, transport, snacks, and water are included.

“I have been horse riding with my friend. I was afraid of the horse 🙈😁, so it was hillarious the way I acted , but Neufrain and the lovely horse owner made me calm 😊. We had such a nice chat with them at the beach, few coronas too 😎. Riding at the beach part was like from movie scenes and then the best part was when we were coming back was night time so we could see all the stars, was so relaxing for body and soul 😍. I was very grateful to my friend for booking the trip and to Neufrain and horse owner for so many hours…”

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13.Tolantongo hot springs from CDMX

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $131

Leave Mexico City at 6:00am for Grutas Tolantongo, where you’ll spend about five hours visiting the thermal wells, caves, river, and waterfalls. Round-trip air-conditioned transport, park admission, and English or Spanish guidance are included. Pickup covers major CDMX neighborhoods.

“We travelled in a private car with a driver and English translator. It's a long way by the ride was comfortable and the tour guides lovely. Tolontongo is beautiful. Tour includes the calcium cliff pools, the river, caves, waterfalls and the driver might throw in a few surprises.”

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14.Volcanic Hot Springs, Foot Massage, Tequila & Mex BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $86Best value

Leave Puerto Vallarta by open-air bus for volcanic hot springs, a small-batch tequila tasting, Mexican BBQ, pool time, and a 15-minute foot massage. Guides such as Cesar, Izzy, and Erik bring humor and useful local knowledge. The tour is limited to 10 people and includes vegetarian, pescatarian, and vegan lunch choices.

“Great to get away from the city. Relaxing vibe, great foot massage and very unique location. Food and drink were awesome, as was service. Great value.”

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15.Full-Day Tour to Tolantongo Hot Springs from Ciudad de Mexico

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 12 hours (approx.)

Leave Condesa at 5:00 am for a small-group trip to Tolantongo with an English-speaking option, air-conditioned transport, park entry, caves, rivers, and natural jacuzzis. Guides such as Josue and Francisco can help with stops for food, towels, water shoes, and phone bags.

“Josue was great! Was in constant communication with us before and during the trip. He was very attentive and offered to make stops for food, water shoes, and towels. Definitely recommend this excursion. It’s a change of base from visiting Mexico City and the water and views are AMAZING!”

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